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Add 90/63 and 36/80

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 36/80

90/63 + 36/80 is 263/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    90/63 = 90 × 80/63 × 80 = 7200/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    36/80 = 36 × 63/80 × 63 = 2268/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/5040 + 2268/5040 = 7200 + 2268/5040 = 9468/5040
  5. 9468/5040 simplified gives 263/140
  6. So, 90/63 + 36/80 = 263/140
    In mixed form: 1123/140

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